hokiecb

Edit: Page 2 of this thread has images showing a trailer wiring harness installation.

I'm looking for some pictures of the Curt 13214 Hitch and the trailer wiring 59146 installed.

philwojo

I don't have the 13214, myself a at least 1 or 2 other members on here put the Curt 13149 on our vehicle's. Mine is on a 300h, but no wiring, I don't need it at this time.

Here is a picture of mine, though not very good, it was more for the roof cross-bars.



And here is a link to the thread with some other pictures in it as well:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/nx-...the-nx300.html

hokiecb

Thanks for the response and pic. I imagine the two probably look identical other than one mounts on the sides of the frame instead of the bottom.

Would still like to see some pics of how the electrical wiring is routed and how the 4 pin harness is mounted if anyone out there has any.

philwojo

The only thing I think is that this one might sit up just a bitter higher, or closer to the bumper, based on how it is mounted.

I have read on here that for Lexus to do the wiring is a real pain, so not sure how easy it will be to run it.

I probably will never do it as I only plan to use it for a bike carrier to be honest, but never say never.

Phil

nx200tsas

Why do you need a class 3 hitch if the car can only tow weight equivalent to class 1?

philwojo

I did it because i was able to get a free 2" receiver bike rack from my brother-in-law.

hokiecb

Well... mainly because in my searches I only find class 3 hitches. Send me the link to a class I. I hope you can, it would be smaller and possibly a little more stealth.

nx200tsas

You're right actually. I thought I saw some Class 1 hitches previously, but I just searched and I only see Class 3. In regard to the hitch being stealth, I found this hitch called Hidden Hitch. This could solve that issue. What do you guys think of this one?

http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitc...leid=201524040

wildeklave

I am awaiting some pics with the hidden hitch since I have seen some pics where it is not actually hidden. I did see an NX pic with a Drawtight from eTrailier that looked hidden except for the stem. There is an NX group on Facebook where someone posted a pic.

Here is an RX with the Hidden Hitch that is not hidden-

wildeklave

Here is a Youtube of someone installing an aftermarket hitch on an NX200T. Not sure which it is but he claims it is the most expensive one from etrailer which is currently the Draw tite. Since the same company owns Draw Tite, Hidden Hitch, and Reese they may all be the same with different branding.

Based on the video the hitch looks very hidden except for the stem.

wildeklave

part 2 of the Youtube

Fordrick

I'm getting this Draw-Tite installed next week. I'll post pics when it's done. $160 for hitch and $80 to install here in San Diego.

http://www.draw-tite.com/products/tr...XiFGl3kUYrwce3

Fordrick

philwojo

Thanks for posting these, always great to have a reference for other products, but to me it doesn't look much different than the Curt I put on mine that is made for the Rav4. But as I said always great to see what other options looks like.

Did you put this on or the dealer?
Doesn't look like you have the wiring harness on there, or am I wrong?
How long did it take you/them?
How much was the hitch?
Wiring harness if on there?
How much was the install if you had it done?

All those questions are just for reference for other people to gauge what they will be paying.

Thanks,
Phil

roblim

That Drawtite looks better than the Curt I put on my NX200t. The drawtite ones seems to sit higher up and more in. It looks more concealed. I wont change though. Too much of a pain at this point.